Telehealth, or telemedicine is the use of video and telecommunication technologies to provide care when you are unable to meet with your therapist in person due to quarantine or other medical issues. If you have a phone or a device with internet access, you already have everything you need to get therapy services through telehealth. The benefits of telehealth depend on the individuals’ needs and circumstances. For example, telehealth can reduce exposure to COVID-19. This can cut down on commuting or additional time or get to the therapy office, weather issues, and childcare. Telehealth is not a fit for everyone and should be discussed with the therapist to determine what best accommodates your needs and circumstances, such as risks and disadvantages.

Mental health concerns regarding COVID-19 and isolation have already displayed significant consequences, such anxiety and panic, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, insomnia, digestive problems, as well as depressive symptoms and post-traumatic stress, according a study in Lancet Psychiatry 2020. Even those who consider themselves introverts are recognizing they depend on business and work environments to sustain their socialization needs. Prolong isolation can have a dramatically effect on one’s sleep, digestion, and physical and mental health due to limited movement and stimulation. Domestic arguments have increased since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, to those thinking about or attemtping self-harm. Recognizing and processing these feelings with a mental health professional and prevent one from turning into a disorder with long-term effects.